Aerospace Materials & Process Technician IV

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,705 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cirrus is seeking an M&P Technician to execute, develop, and optimize materials and process testing for aircraft structures, product development, and production. The role emphasizes independent work, accurate data, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

The technician will handle chemical, mechanical, physical, and nondestructive testing, interpret results, and contribute to certification efforts through data

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Composites Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 5+ years of relevant experience in materials testing, aerospace manufacturing, or laboratory environment
• NDT certification UT/VT/ST preferred (e.g., NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A)
• Direct experience with composite materials, fabrication, structural bonding, and testing
• Ability to analyze data and communicate technical results effectively
• Physical requirements: lifting 50 lbs., pass eye examination

Responsibilities

• Execute and develop materials and process test methods, including chemical, mechanical, physical, and nondestructive testing, to validate aerospace structures and materials
• Build, instrument, inspect, test, and analyze composite and metallic structures
• Record and report test results using specialized software (e.g., Instron Bluehill, MTS TestSuite, TA TRIOS)
• Analyze and interpret test data to support engineering decisions, including design validation and process improvement
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and NDT equipment
• Develop and refine test setups, fixtures, and methodologies to improve efficiency and data quality
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations
• Generate technical documentation including test reports and data summaries
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Mentor and train technicians and inspectors in test methods
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Regular attendance

Skills

Materials testing

Data analysis

Engineering drawings

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Instron Bluehill

MTS TestSuite

TA TRIOS

Job description

Cirrus is seeking an M&P Technician to execute, develop, and optimize materials and process testing for aircraft structures, product development, and production. The role emphasizes independent work, accurate data, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

The technician will handle chemical, mechanical, physical, and nondestructive testing, interpret results, and contribute to certification efforts through data